A House For My Kids

Dear Friends,

God is so good! This little project of ours has been really picking up steam lately. Go back and read some of the early blogs and see that some of the things that are happening now were part of what we were hoping to happen. Notably, that we would get as much attention to our cause as possible. I just got a look at the Bellamy Brother’s website…they have a picture and link to us. The Inspirational Country Music Awards show is coming Nov. 4th and they’ve asked me to be a presenter along with the nominations for Album of the Year and New Artist of the Year. Estella Pan of Star Country Media has sent out a major press release telling of her online charity auction to benefit our cause.  Last Wednesday, I made an appearance on ‘Bridges’ a show on channel 39…an affiliate of CTN here in Nashville. It was incredible! Monica Schmelter, the host, was absolutely riveting and gracious with her genuine concern to help us get the word out. Valerie James, the producer was so much help and encouragement. The camera crew prayed before we shot the segment of me singing. This show is the real deal! I have concerts in Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Florida in the month of November. God has really set us on a path here toward a ministry of helping other special needs families….the same way that we’ve received so much help! We got our final plat on Thursday of last week and now are waiting on what the city says about that. Thanks for checking in….please let me know if you would like to go to the ICM Awards show….I can get a discount on the tickets.

God Bless!

gregmcdougal@ahouseformykids.com

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Dear Friends,

Just thought I’d update this real quick…First of all, Thank You Lord…Sean is improving. We went to see the Doctors because Sean was coughing a lot. We were sure that we were in trouble again. They said that he has had a growth spurt and that his lung is no longer collapsed. The shaded area is still there on the x-ray of his right lung, but they said that perhaps the coughing means that he is clearing the stuff that he needs to from his right lung. He did have a very productive episode yesterday…( trying to not be too graphic ) and we were encouraged that indeed…maybe he is clearing.

I believe that getting the duct work changed out,  has made a marked difference. We have shut the air off again because of learning a few more things about having an over sized HVAC unit. Don’t do that! It is better to have an undersized unit! An over sized unit creates a high humidity in your home and therefore more chances of mold growth!

The city of Mt. Juliet told us that we have to have a final plat. Once I find out EXACTLY what that means…I will let you know. Sounds simple…but that is not what I am finding it to be. Please pray for us.

Thanks again to Hermitage Heat and Air! They changed out the duct work for us. They did so at a time when cash flow was down and I was not quite prepared to afford it…yet because of my kids, I couldn’t wait. They came and did the work any way… They have been very gracious.

Nov. 4th is the Inspirational Country Music Awards Show. To be held at Roy Acuff Theater here in Nashville. Please join us. Our little ‘rough hewn’, ‘all heart’ CD…
‘The Work of a Carpenter’ has been nominated in the top 5 for
Inspirational Country Music Album of the Year!

I am singing at the Gibson Cafe at Opry Mills Mall on Oct 31st for the ICM convention week showcases. After a days work hanging drywall or remodeling a bathroom, it is a real kick to get to go out and sing somewhere! I pray that you can see God at work in your life! The bible says that God is always at work! That it is Him at work in us… to both do and will for His good purpose. Amen!

Please pray for Jean Canida’s daughter Katie. She has a ruptured appendix and is very sick.

Thanks again for checking on us…I will continue to set goals for when we will start building. Obviously, I have been desperate to start for at least 6 months…I look forward to telling you how perfect God’s timing is…but right now, I am wishing that I were on the site building…ahouseformykids!